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Visual Orientation of Flies in Flight

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Localization and Orientation in Biology and Engineering

Part of the book series: Proceedings in Life Sciences ((LIFE SCIENCES))

Abstract

Flies are able to track small, fast moving objects, a task which requires high spatial and temporal resolution in information processing of the visual system and aerobatic capabilities of the flight motor system. This review briefly outlines which basic perceptual principles are used by flies during tracking.

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für biologische Kybernetik, Spemannstraße 38, 7400, Tübingen, Germany

    C. Wehrhahn

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  1. Lehrstuhl für Biokybernetik, Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 28, 7400, Tübingen, Germany

    D. Varjú

  2. Lehrstuhl für Tierphysiologie, Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 28, 7400, Tübingen, Germany

    H.-U. Schnitzler

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Wehrhahn, C. (1984). Visual Orientation of Flies in Flight. In: Varjú, D., Schnitzler, HU. (eds) Localization and Orientation in Biology and Engineering. Proceedings in Life Sciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69308-3_24

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